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Commencement

Spring 2025 Commencement

Commencement is an important ceremony that signifies an achievement in education as you move toward the next step in your career. The 2025 ceremony was held Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. View commencement photos here. 

Receiving Your Diploma

Your diploma will be mailed approximately four weeks after commencement to your permanent address or to the diploma address you have entered in LionPATH. Diploma size is 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. For further diploma details, please visit Diploma Information. 

All diplomas include the official University Seal, as well as the signatures of the current President of the Board of Trustees, University President, and Executive Vice President and Provost. The student name is printed on a diploma as it appears in the diploma name field in the "Graduation Status" section of LionPATH. 

Certified Electronic Credential Overview: Penn State now offers a Certified Electronic Diploma (CeDiploma) in addition to the traditional paper diplomas that are mailed out after commencement once degrees are conferred. 

Questions? Email [email protected]

Staying Connected After Graduation

Our alumni find several rewarding ways to stay involved and active in Penn State life after graduation — including joining the Penn State Alumni Association, joining the and becoming involved with the Great Valley Alumni Society. Be sure to access your profile in the alumni directory and update your contact information, so that you can receive alumni communications. 

We encourage you to complete the career services survey emailed to you so that we can track and celebrate your success. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]. 

 

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